‘John Carter’ loved by Russians

The movie was less than impressive at the box office in the US when it opened at midnight on Thursday, but it grossed an estimated $6.5 million in Russia, making the film the biggest opener in the country’s history, reports femalefirst.co.uk

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “John Carter” is also enjoying swift business in Hong Kong and Thailand.

The film is expected to challenge “The Lorax” for the top spot at the boxoffice.